Zone Labs to Provide Firewall Solution for Motorola SURFboard Cable Modems; Award-Winning ZoneAlarm Pro Firewall Solution Selected to Protect Motorola's Cable Modem Customers.Business/High-Tech Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2002 Zone Labs Inc., a leading creator of Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. solutions, today announced that Motorola, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MOT) Broadband Communications Sector has named Zone Labs' award-winning ZoneAlarm(R) Pro and ZoneAlarm Internet security products as the recommended personal firewall solutions for Motorola's SURFboard(R) cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. customers. Motorola will provide its SURFboard cable modem users with a customized CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). that includes a free version of the ZoneAlarm(R) Internet security product and a 90-day free trial of the newly released ZoneAlarm(R) Pro 3.0 to protect Motorola customers from hacking attacks. Motorola will bundle Zone Labs' CD-ROM with its SURFboard SB4200 retail cable modem, and will consider expanding the offer to its broadband cable operator customers via bundling and Motorola Broadband's Web site (www.motorola.com/broadband). In addition, SURFboard cable modem customers have the opportunity to purchase ZoneAlarm(R) Pro 3.0 at a substantial discount. "The rise of broadband and mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings , combined with new ways of using the Internet in business, education, and at home, requires new ways to protect Internet-connect PCs," said Frederick Felman, vice president, marketing and business development, Zone Labs. "While these changes bring countless positive benefits, they also bring a new concern -- how to get the most out of connectivity without compromising security and privacy. Together, Zone Labs and Motorola are offering Internet users the products and solutions to meet these challenges and promote safe and productive use of the Internet." "Our customers are very concerned about Internet security today. It is essential that we provide safe and secure broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a ," said John Burke For other persons named John Burke, see John Burke (disambiguation). John Burke (February 25 1859–May 14 1937) was an American lawyer, jurist, and political leader from North Dakota. Burke was born in Keokuk County, Iowa and moved to the Dakota Territory. , corporate vice president and general manager of Motorola's cable modem business. "By joining forces with Zone Labs, we've taken an important step to ensuring that Motorola's customers have the best tools to enjoy their always-on connection while ensuring their information remains secure and private." With more than 17 million ZoneAlarm and ZoneAlarm Pro customers, and as the recipient of multiple industry awards, Zone Labs sets the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for Internet security. ZoneAlarm and ZoneAlarm Pro deliver powerful security features such as a personal 'stealth mode' firewall that barricades the PC against hacker attacks and unwanted intrusions as well as Application Control which allows users to control which application programs communicate with the Internet, thereby lessening the opportunity for spyware, Trojan horses It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome.
ZoneAlarm Pro version 3.0 features powerful online privacy protection, including ad blocking and cookie control capabilities, and enhanced support for local area networks, including wireless networks. The new version also includes improvements to the user experience as a result of a redesigned and more intuitive look and feel as well as even stronger security. About Motorola's SURFboard Cable Modems Motorola is the market leader in cable modems, with shipments of over 7.5 million modems to date. Motorola's cable modems are currently available at over 2,000 retail outlets throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , including Circuit City, Best Buy, and The Wiz, making this line one of the industry's broadest retail cable modem offerings. Motorola's industry-leading SURFboard line of DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. cable modems represents over six years' experience designing cable modems and more than 50 years in the cable industry. Motorola's modems offer a standards-based architecture, high-performance processors, superior RF design, operator-friendly diagnostics, and outstanding field reliability. The latest member of the SURFboard family, Motorola's SB4200 cable modem is an extension of Motorola's flagship SB4100/SB4101 product. The SB4200 provides superior performance and incorporates new design features for increased brand impact with new user-friendly technology features based on continuous customer input. Like the SB4100, the SB4200 utilizes the latest silicon technology, in which all functions are integrated into a single chip for improved performance. The SB4200 modem's advanced feature set includes 10/100 Ethernet network connectivity and Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. ) interfaces with Microsoft(R) WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) A Microsoft facility that provides testing services for hardware and drivers for compliance with its operating systems. WHQL administers various logos that compliant vendors may reprint on their packages. certified USB drivers for easy plug-and-play installation. It also contains a Standby Button for enhanced security, and a high-speed processor to handle both current and future advanced DOCSIS 1.0 functions. For more information about the SB4200 cable modem, visit www.motorola.com/broadband. About Motorola, Inc. Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2001 were $30 billion. About Zone Labs, Inc. Zone Labs Inc. is a leading creator of Internet security solutions. Zone Labs' product line includes the award-winning ZoneAlarm and ZoneAlarm Pro Internet security utilities which millions of PC users have downloaded, making them among the most popular and successful Internet security solutions available. Zone Labs Integrity product is a centrally managed endpoint security solution, protecting corporate data, productivity and reputation from threats such as hackers. Founded in 1997, Zone Labs is a private company headquartered in San Francisco, California “San Francisco” redirects here. For other uses, see San Francisco (disambiguation). The City and County of San Francisco (EN IPA: [sænfrənˈsɪskoʊ] , USA, with international headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. Strategic investors in Zone Labs include noted security luminary John McAfee John McAfee (born September 1945) is a computer programmer and founder of McAfee. He was one the first people to design anti-virus software and the first to develop a virus scanner. He was born in England and raised in Salem, Virginia. , founder of McAfee Software, EastWest VentureGroup, Intel Capital, Oxford Bioscience Partners, Pacific Venture Group and Visa International. For more information, please visit Zone Labs at www.zonelabs.com. Editor's Notes: TrueVector, ZoneAlarm, the Zone Labs logo and Zone Labs are registered trademarks of Zone Labs Inc. Zone Labs Integrity is a trademark of Zone Labs Inc. AlertAdvisor is a service mark of Zone Labs Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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